chalk wall

i've been politely reminded that i need to put official chalk wall pics up.

dave sanding the wall... and taping after that.

cohen priming the wall (with leftover primer from his room.)

more priming...

and lilly too!

the priming is done!

(actually kind of a fun color by itself...)

next... the chalk board paint.

dave did 2 layers.

we've been enjoying the wall.

valentine's day cards.

welcoming friends.

practing spelling words.

tracing.

doodling.

just having fun.

here is one of my favorites :)

a group effort.

(i think i like santa on the rainbow the best ;)

the kid room

a loooong while ago i showed you this table.

and a sneak peak of it being painted.

well.... here it is!!

(it's been done awhile, i just forgot to show and tell.)

loving the mix-matched chairs.  makes me smile.

and since then... dave put up one of my Christmas presents :)

 it is SO fun to display the kids' work in an artsy way!  i love it :)

and wait. there is more ;)

to be continued...

crafters

the time finally came for me to buy some photo storage.

i went from 100% full to 4 point something % full.

nice.  that should last a while :)

in dave and i's future careers we may become personal crafters.

laurie's personal crafters :)

dave recovered chairs for her.

they just moved into a new house and wanted a new look.

before...

 after!

 isn't the fabric gorgeous!!

the boys.

wanting in on the chair photo shoot :)

 laurie asked me to make a banner for a baby shower she was co-hosting...

 here it is on display at the shower, so fun!!

(and if you look close... you will see some LBE items on the clothesline ;)

and... cookies for a bday party!

(these will get a post of their own soon :)

oh if i could craft all day long and pay the mortgage.

thank you laurie.
for making me feel extra special.